Metal Men #23

In "Rage of the Lizard!", the Metal Men face a twisted twist when Professor Snakelocks' creation, The Sizzler, turns Doc Magnus into a robot and begins to bond with him—leaving Platinum heartbroken and fleeing into the hands of the Lizard, who takes her hostage to force a final showdown. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with dynamic art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, this 1966 issue delivers a tense, emotional clash where loyalty, identity, and transformation collide. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the moment’s intensity, a 12-cent snapshot of sci-fi drama from the Silver Age.